A cellular automaton model for freeway traffic

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Authors

Michael Schreckenberg · University of Cologne

Abstract

We introduce a stochastic discrete automaton model to freeway traffic. Monte-Carlo simulations of the model show a transition from laminar traffic flow to start-stop-waves with increasing vehicle density, as is observed in real freeway traffic. For special cases analytical results can be obtained.

Topics & Keywords

Cellular Automata and Applications Traffic control and management Simulation Techniques and Applications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable cities and communities

Publication Details

Published in: Journal de Physique I

Volume 2, Issue 12, pp. 2221-2229

DOI: 10.1051/jp1:1992277

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